...outcomes. That said, there is often less of a link for inadequate schools, because these are often judged inadequate for safeguarding rather than for quality of education. Although improvements have...
...process is creating some practical challenges - both for schools and for our contracted Ofsted Inspectors (OIs), who are typically busy school leaders themselves. Some school leaders who have undergone...
...40 children: Once we’d been greeted by the headteacher and introduced ourselves to staff, both inspectors met with staff responsible for the 3 subjects that were the focus for our...
...awarded itself in its self-evaluation form (SEF). Fact Completing self-evaluation forms are not compulsory, but where they are made available, they will not determine Ofsted’s overall judgement of the setting....
...best for their children, not for Ofsted. Over to you You can hear more on my views about assessment without levels and #Ofstedmyths through a recent podcast interview I did...
...necessarily in the school’s or the children’s best interests. For some parents, the top inspection grade has been devalued. For Ofsted’s part, we believe that the exemption has had its...
...level 4 and above. The proportion working at higher levels is increasing because over 40% of standards are for higher and degree level apprenticeships. For areas like business administration there...
...received meet with many parents/carers at settings host an engagement session for parents/carers evaluate the impact of parental involvement through bodies such as parent/carer forums At a meeting with 70...
...what is taught and how – is surely good news for educators, as well as pupils. Sean Harford is Ofsted's National Director for Education. You can follow Ofsted on Twitter....
...for most and disappointment for some. But whatever emotions they stir, we know that exam grades are only a partial reflection of what happens in a school. That’s why inspection...